# Tiny Wings vs Bird Kind

The clearest difference is price: Bird Kind at Free against Tiny Wings's $2.99. Bird Kind also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Tiny Wings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bird Kind is free to download; Tiny Wings costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Wings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bird Kind sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Wings against 4.8 for Bird Kind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Wings has 15K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Tiny Wings's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bird Kind's.

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, Bird Kind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Wings | Bird Kind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520/reviews) | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-kind/id6446153998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Illiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/417817523) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-wings/id417817520)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Casual, #25 Top Paid · Action, #91 Top Paid · Games, #159 Top Paid (US App Store)

Guide a bird with tiny wings down rolling hills to achieve flight. Master the terrain, flap to gain altitude, and race against the setting sun. Unlock new birds and upgrade your nest as you explore procedurally generated islands.

**Highlights:** One-tap arcade gameplay, Procedurally generated worlds, Daily mode with missions, Unlockable birds, Night mode, Nest upgrades, Split screen multiplayer (iPad)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun bird | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and timeless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet addictive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and stuttering
- 🤯 Challenging objectives like passing island 4 in fever mode
- 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents in racing mode

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Coins and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More islands and levels to explore
- Ability to customize birds with skins/outfits
- Online multiplayer racing mode
- Endless mode or procedurally generated levels


### Bird Kind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-kind/id6446153998)

Restore a magical forest by nurturing a diverse collection of real-life bird species. Help a tree spirit summon and raise birds, clear overgrowth, and discover fascinating facts about each species. Relax in a tranquil environment with soothing bird song and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Discover real-life bird species, Nurture birds through lifecycle, Collect birds and learn facts, Expand and decorate forest sanctuary, Complete missions and events, Interactive gestures for gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gemberries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Saver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discount Gemberries Character | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gemberries | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Price Slasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprout Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beetle Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gemberries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Accelerator | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gemberries | $24.99 | one-time |
| Garden Flourisher | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful and detailed bird artwork
- 🐦 Interesting bird facts and information
- 👍 Casual and low-maintenance gameplay
- 🔓 No forced ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty completing events
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and server issues
- 📤 Disappearing or lost bird progress
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Server errors preventing game access
- Birds disappearing from player's collection
- Inability to complete certain missions or events
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Glitches with transferring birds to storage

**Requested features**

- Add ability to convert Melodia to Gemberries
- Introduce more interactive features for birds
- Allow players to name or customize their birds
- Expand the forest with new biomes and habitats
- Improve customer support and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Wings free?

Tiny Wings costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bird Kind free?

Bird Kind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Wings or Bird Kind?

Tiny Wings and Bird Kind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Tiny Wings or Bird Kind have ads?

Bird Kind shows ads; Tiny Wings does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Wings or Bird Kind?

Tiny Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Bird Kind fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Wings was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bird Kind on September 24, 2026.

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